For Immediate Release
The Lyceum of Greek Women
of Montreal Puts Collaborates With
The DOvEE Project!
Montreal, March 10, 2019 – Montreal’s Lyceum of Greek Women (LGWM) is collaborating with the
DOvEE project of the Women’s Health Research Unit’s Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic
Centre (MUHC) to support preventive care in
women's health.
On April 16th, at the Palace Reception Hall the LGWM will orchestrate a
one-of-a-kind fashion show, hosted by CTV News Reporter Rob Lurie. All profits from this event will go towards
women’s cancer research and Dr. Lucy Gilbert, head of the DOvEE project, will be a
keynote speaker.
The fashion show will feature
the clothes of the world-renowned Greek designer, Orsalia Parthenis, who will travel from Greece to
present her Spring and Fall collections of clothing and accessories. Orsalia
Parthenis' pieces are known for their geometrical and symmetrical
lines, inspired by ancient Greek clothing. Models from NewWave Agency along with cancer survivors will be strutting the runway.
“I am very happy to participate in this fashion
show. Women’s cancer prevention and treatment is something I hold very close to
my heart. I also think that this event will be a great opportunity to create
awareness for Parthenis, a historic Greek fashion house, and to show the
Montreal community the level of creativity and quality that the Greek fashion industry
offers”, says Orsalia Parthenis.
The show will also feature
the famous BlueBlue swimsuits of young Greek
designer, Eva Soulakou, who incorporates themes from Greek symbols
in her designs and selection of fabrics. Blue-Blue swimsuits are inspired by the
Greek seas and beaches.
About the Lyceum Club of Greek
Women:
The Lyceum Club of Greek Women was founded in
1911 by the pioneer of the Greek feminist movement Kalliroi Parren, who through
her militant literature, through the pages of the Newspaper of the Ladies gave
her own battle against the illiteracy of Greek women. She founded Sunday
schools, evening schools and training schools through which she supported Greek
women’s rights to education and work. Today, the Lyceum of Greek Women preserves its dynamic
presence, fights for the promotion of Greek tradition as well as volunteering
in an attempt to connect its long experience in social activity and the
management of cultural heritage with scientific knowledge. It organizes lessons
of traditional dances, percussion, choir, painting, Greek language for Greek
women who live abroad or foreign women who live and work in Greece.
About the DOvEE Project:
The DOvEE project is a specialized
clinical study for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Since 2008, eligible
women have been invited for specialized medical tests to diagnose ovarian
cancer as early as possible. In this way, diagnosis improves the chances of
survival and decreases invasive treatments.
For information, kindly
contact LGWM President, Justine Frangouli-Argyris, at ifrangouli@yahoo.com or LGWM secretary, Dimitra Argyropoulos, at lyceumtl@gmail.com.
